An LNC asked me, “How do I handle attorneys who want to keep trying to get my already low price lower? Or do you just move on and don’t work with them?” Here are the characteristics of desirable attorney clients: They respect and appreciate you. They are loyal and keep returning to you for help. […]
Read MoreHow can you expand your relationship building with attorneys? Promotional Material for Relationship Building with Attorneys “I have 9 years of experience and all of my work has been through word of mouth. Would you recommend I still have a promotional package when meeting with some of the same people I’ve worked with before?” In […]
Read MoreMy preparation for being a long term care expert witness When I first became interested in becoming a long term care expert witness, I knew that I had to have ample education, and that being able to prevent long term care falls was important. I already had lots of letters after my name. I had […]
Read MoreFalls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injures in people 65-years-old and older in the United States. They can play a catastrophic role in this population. A few ounces of prevention can go a long way in the causes of falls. Effective communication among the healthcare team, patients and their families impacts patient […]
Read MoreAttorneys, life care planners and legal nurse consultants wonder what impact the ACA will have on establishing future medical expenses. One landmark change that affects legal nurse consultants is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (popularly known as Obamacare or the ACA). This is a critical question for anyone charged with this task. We […]
Read MoreI am boarding an airplane when I see a man sitting in my seat. Having learned that it is best to be assertive in this situation, I tap him on the arm and said, “Sir, I’d like to see your boarding pass.” He reacts to the authority in my voice. Without objecting he hands it […]
Read MoreFalls in the nursing home may result in no or mild injury, but the resident does not always get off that easily. Head injuries in nursing home patients may lead to catastrophic damage as the skull hits the brain bounces against the front and back of the skull. Leslie was performing her 6 AM med […]
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An attorney asks you to review a case involving a 40-year-old man who fell on a sidewalk and sustained a traumatic brain injury. His CT Scan showed a small right-sided subdural hematoma. He was taken to the ICU and given supportive care including serial neurologic exams. You receive the records and note that the patient […]
Read MoreMost people know someone affected by a head injury. Maybe that person is a child who fell from a playground swing or a football player who experienced a severe blow to the head. From the athlete who experiences a mild concussion to the driver involved in a major accident with a severe injury, traumatic brain […]
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